Elementary Schools in South Williamsport Area School District

Summary:

The South Williamsport Area School District in Pennsylvania is home to a single elementary school, Central Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade.

Central Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outpacing the district and state averages on standardized test scores. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 210 out of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its 3rd and 4th grade PSSA Math scores are particularly impressive, with 85.4% and 67.5% of students scoring proficient or better, respectively, compared to the state averages of 53.5% and 50.6%. The school's PSSA English Language Arts and Science scores also exceed state benchmarks, showcasing its academic excellence.

Despite serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with over 55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Central Elementary School continues to deliver strong educational outcomes. While the South Williamsport Area School District as a whole ranks 342 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania, Central Elementary School's performance suggests it is a model of success that could offer valuable insights for other schools in the region.

District Detail

515 W Central Ave
South Williamsport, PA 17702-7206

(570) 327-1581

SchoolDigger Rank:
342^nd of 606 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 1,068

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)			PSSA English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Elementary School	Public	K-4	555 W Mountain Ave	South Williamsport	17702	Lycoming County	South Williamsport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 323-3694	414	31	13.4	57.0%	382 (92.3%)	13 (3.1%)	8 (1.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	84.3	210^th of 1511 public elementary schools	86.1%		68.7	521^st of 1526 public elementary schools	65.9%	311	85.4	67.5	76.9	80.5	58.1	69.9	$34	$02	$32

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Williamsport Area School District	1.63 mi	7
Loyalsock Township School District	2.74 mi	3	168^th
Montoursville Area School District	4.4 mi	4	128^th
Montgomery Area School District	7.52 mi	2	123^rd
Muncy School District	11.03 mi	2	104^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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